How To Count Cards

[Grammar Nazi]

I am about to tell you how to count cards.

Many of you might ask "What is counting cards?" Well, counting cards is basically beating the system in the game of blackjack.

The real definition is: Counting the ratio of the higher cards (10's through ace's) to the number of lower cards still left in the deck(s).

All counting cards takes are some decent math skills and a good memory.

Is counting cards illegal? NO! But, if the casino finds you doing it, they CAN'T take legal action, but, they CAN kick you off the premises.

- The Basics -

Is it easy to start with a single deck of playing cards.

Cards 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are given a value of +1.
Cards 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace are given a value of -1.
Cards 7, 8, 9 are given a value of 0.

As you see the cards being dealt on coming on to the table, count the values.

For example, is you see a 4, King, 8, 9, Queen, the card count would be -1. Because 4 = +1, King = -1, 8 = 0, 9 = 0, and Queen = -1.

1 + -1 + 0 + 0+ + -1 = -1.

Now that you know the basics, you can start learning when to bet.

Keep betting the lowest possible bet until you see the card count exceed +2. When it exceeds +2, you bet your butt off.

Now, if a casino catches you, BOOM your outta there. So don't make it obvious. For example, don't move your lips when you calculate. Also, don't go crazy and bet ALL your chips in one hand. It'll be VERY obvious.



*This guide was written by Grammar Nazi. Please do not post anywhere else without my permission.*

 

[Sindrefyrn]

This was a really interesting read. I've never actually understood blackjack, but this is interesting. You explained a quite hard subject very well. Yes, math is hard to explain, especially written.
You could try use images to explain the arithmetic. Your guide is colourful, something that makes it fun to read. Although the main part in DarkSlateBlue is abit hard to read since of Sythes background colour. You could also try use bold, italic and underlined text for titles and highlights.
A good guide, about an interesting subject. Colours make it interesting, but abit hard to read. Avoid using too much colours if your writing guides any longer than this.

 

[Grammar Nazi]

Thanks.

I'll fix that.

 

[inpherus]

this is really interesting, im sure its something no one knows, and i have to admit, it is a very good thing to know, although i don't bet myself, its one of those really neat tricks to learn, thanks alot

 

[Grammar Nazi]

It takes a genius to be good enough to do this in a casino.